Naval shipbuilding in the Netherlands Wim A. Smit University of Twente, The Netherlands Conference on “A Shipbuilding and Ship Procurement Strategy for Canada?” 4 November 2009

“De Zeven Provinciën” in the second England-Netherlands war (1665-1667)

Features of Dutch naval shipbuilding The Netherlands is self-sufficient in naval shipbuilding Most naval weaponry is imported a long-standing naval/maritime cluster the RNLN at the centre as a spider in the web RNLN is leader firm RNLN itself designs its new ships RNLN itself designs Sensor, Weapon and Control Systems (SEWACO) Much of Dutch expertise on naval technology is located within the Navy’s design office. Mutual trust is more important than competition

Dutch naval/maritime cluster Thales NL Imtech RNLN MARIN Maritime research TNO Defense Research Wärtsilä engines Wärtsilä propulsion Rohde & Schwarz telecom Hertel firewall & accomodation Exendis Energy conversion Loggers shock & vibration Rexroth Hydraudine Hydraulic cylinders Yards Rolls-Royce gas turbines

Dutch naval shipyards through the 1950s-1980s Each yard had its own specialty De Schelde - frigates RDM - submarines Van der Giessen de Noord - minesweepers & minehunters [Wilton Fijenoord - 2 frigates and 4 submarines] [ NSM - (until the mid-1960s) 3 frigates] Damen Shipbuildings - exports Fast Attack Crafts (since 1980s)

Dutch naval exports in the past Weak export position for new Dutch naval ships political factors foreign governments support exports of own naval yards no export licenses (Taiwan, South Africa) RNLN’s as launch customer is essential, but RNLN’s requirements: advanced & expensive Small export successes in 1980s: Greece, Indonesia, Taiwan More successful in exporting second hand warships In the past: Peru and Indonesia Recently frigates to Belgium, Portugal, Chile minehunters to Latvia Thales Netherlands successful: radar and fire control equipment new or in refitting programs

Dutch naval shipyards after 2000 Damen Schelde Shipyards Virtually the only shipyard left, surface vessels Different management and strategy SIGMA-design: modular design of corvettes Successful in exports: FAC, corvettes, patrol vessels (Indonesia, Marocco) Co-operation with and take-over of foreign yards (e.g., Galati yard in Romania) Re-entering of IHC Merwede? Design and Construction of ATS, LPD and AOR Multi Role Ship for New Zealand Navy (2006) Still little experience

Damen Schelde artist impression of Dutch JSS

Some features of preliminary JSS design (dis)embarking of LCU via Ro-Ro ramp elevator for helicopters and vehicles

Preliminary tasks of Dutch and Canadian JSS Dutch JSS Canadian JSS TASKS Supply and support functions from the sea Water, Food Oil Ammunition Repair Medical care Self-defense logistical basis at initial phase of operations Arctic capabilities

Preliminary features of Dutch and Canadian JSS Dutch JSS Canadian JSS Features Roll-On Roll-Off Lift-On Lift-Off Hangar for 4 to 6 Maritime Helicopters 2 Operating rooms Crew up to 175 people Work and living space for additional 125 personnel Flexible & multifunctional use of cargo decks LCPV facilities Estimated costs € 300 million Hangar for 4 Maritime Helicopters 1 Operating room Crew up to 165 people Work and living space for additional 155 personnel Improved Arctic capabilities